Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has explained why George Russell has struggled so far this season, having shown so much promise in 2022. In Russell’s maiden season for the Silver Arrows, the 25-year-old was exceptional. He claimed the team’s only pole position and victory, whilst he also became just the third team-mate of Lewis Hamilton’s
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Mercedes team principal has revealed that driver development director Jerome D’Ambrosio will replace him as team principal when the Austrian isn’t present. With the Formula 1 calendar continuing to grow, several teams have started to rotate which employees travel, although this hasn’t been seen much amongst the team principals. Wolff did miss the Brazilian Grand
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has rejected claims made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, after the Austrian insisted that their customer team had found a second per lap following a recent upgrade. Up until the Austrian Grand Prix, McLaren had been having a woeful season, mostly due to an uncompetitive package. However, since the Woking-based
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In a strategic move that aligns with Lewis Hamilton’s aspirations, Toto Wolff has announced the team’s dedication to pursuing triumph in the 2024 Formula One season. This decision emphasises long-term success over immediate, isolated victories in the current year. Wolff confirmed that Mercedes has already charted the course of development for the W15, their upcoming
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that he’s only ever actually “terminated” one pair of headphones, which he was wearing during the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. In recent years, fans have become accustomed to seeing the Austrian throwing his headphones on the desk, most notably during Lewis Hamilton’s titanic 2021 title battle with
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Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, believes there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for the Silver Arrows following a lacklustre season so far. Wolff says that Mercedes is already focusing on a new car for 2024. Red Bull’s RB19 has utterly dominated the grid this season, with the team winning 12 out of
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Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has revealed that the Milton Keynes-based side are still alone in their criticism of the 2026 regulations, which will see a complete overhaul of the power unit rules. Red Bull, of course, are going to be completely dependent on themselves from 2026 onwards, with the Austrians set to supply
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In what could have been a season of unequivocal triumph for Red Bull Racing, a glaring disparity between championship leader Max Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez has become a substantial concern, according to Team Principal Fred Vasseur. Despite fielding an indomitable RB19 this season, Red Bull is poised to achieve an unprecedented season’s whitewash
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have both shared their respect and admiration for Alan Permane, who was recently sacked as Alpine’s sporting director. Permane was brutally shown the exit door by Alpine ahead of qualifying at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, alongside now ex-Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer. Permane’s
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that the Silver Arrows have effectively ended development of the W14, following Red Bull. Red Bull boss Christian Horner recently admitted that the Austrians have also ended development of the RB19, giving them six months to design their car for next season. Red Bull and Mercedes halting their
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